The number of natural paragraphs in writing varies according to the specific situation, but it is usually recommended to divide it into three or four natural paragraphs in a short article of about 500 words. The following are common methods for dividing natural segments:

1. Introduction paragraph

Quote, ask a topic or question, and briefly state your point of view.

2. Main paragraphs

Each main paragraph should have a clear point of view and a topic sentence, and then be supplemented by facts, examples, reasons or auxiliary points of view, and the order should be arranged reasonably, so that the structure of the article is clear and the levels are clear.

3. Concluding paragraph

Summarize the above viewpoints, answer the initial topics or questions, and give the author's conclusions and opinions.

Precautions:

1. The length of each paragraph is not necessarily equal, but attention should be paid to the logical relationship and transitional cohesion between paragraphs;

2. Dividing natural paragraphs does not mean completing the work of the article. The quality of the article depends on language expression, clear thinking and strict logic.

For long articles of more than 3.800 words, the number and length of natural paragraphs can be increased and adjusted as needed.

To sum up, generally speaking, writing an essay of about 500 words is usually divided into three natural paragraphs.